Tag Archives: Students

Brundage, Koerber Named AVCA Honorable Mention All-America

Members of the women's volleyball team pose with "The Wildcat Way" banner

The postseason awards keep on coming for Daemen University women’s volleyball senior libero Jasmine Brundage (East Aurora, N.Y.) and freshman outside hitter Charlotte Koerber (Munich, Germany)! The pair were named to the 42nd annual American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) NCAA … Read More »

Univera Presents Daemen with Innovation Award

From left to right. Gary A. Olsen, Daemen University president and Art Wingerter, Univera Healthcare president holding a sign that says 2023 Health Equity Innovation Award Recipient, addressing racial and ethnic health disparities.

On behalf of Daemen University, President Gary A. Olson accepted the 2023 Health Equity Innovation Award from Univera Healthcare, recognizing the institution’s commitment to addressing racial and ethnic health disparities across the Western New York region. Dr. Olson was… Read More »

Daemen Makes Big Splash at Polar Plunge

Members of the Daemen University community participate in the 17th annual Polar Plunge

For the third consecutive year, Daemen University was the top college fundraiser for the Buffalo Polar Plunge, raising $13,587 for local athletes. The 17th annual event was held at Woodlawn State Park on Saturday afternoon, with more than 1,000… Read More »

Wildcats Stay at No. 7 in D2CSC Regional Poll

Members of the men's basketball team huddle with Coach Mike MacDonald during a game.

The Daemen University men’s basketball team is ranked seventh in the fourth Division II College Sports Communicators (D2CSC) East Region Men’s Basketball Media Poll for 2023-24. The Wildcats remained at No. 7 for the third-straight week. Daemen opened the season… Read More »

Daemen’s Outstanding Season Ends In East Region Championship

Members of the Daemen University women's volleyball team play against the third-seeded Bentley Falcons in the NCAA Division II East Region Championship match.

The tremendous 2023 Daemen University women’s volleyball season came to a close with a 3-1 (25-12, 21-25, 23-25, 23-25) loss to the third-seeded Bentley Falcons in the NCAA Division II East Region Championship match on Saturday night. Daemen, the fifth-seed… Read More »

Daemen Honors Veterans

American and military flags lines a table in the Foundation 214 Veterans Success Center

Members of the Daemen University community gathered in the new Foundation 214 Veteran’s Success Center to honor veterans at Daemen, in Western New York, and around the world. “Veterans Day is a federal holiday held on the anniversary of the… Read More »

Animation Department Celebrates Telly Awards

Professor Mike Jones and animation alums take a picture with their telly awards.

Daemen University’s Animation Department celebrated its big year at the 44th Annual Telly Awards, including the institution’s first two gold awards, with a special ceremony in the theatre in RIC 120. Family members proudly watched as faculty members and Dr.… Read More »

Atkins Named ECC Defensive Player of the Week

Men's Basketball player Joey Atkins team picture.

Joey Atkins (Watervliet, N.Y.) of the Daemen University men’s basketball team has been honored by the East Coast Conference for his play last week. Atkins was selected the ECC Men’s Basketball Defensive Player of the Week for games played Nov.… Read More »

Wildcats Repeat As Daemen Storm Fall Classic Champions

The Daemen University women's bowling team with their trophy at the Storm Fall Classic.

The Daemen University women’s bowling team successfully defended its team title at the Daemen Storm Fall Classic Sunday after placing first out of 12 teams during the two-day event that took place at Brad Angelo Lanes.… Read More »

Daemen Named a Military Times Best for Vets College

Student veterans meet in the Veterans Resource Center at Daemen University.

For the first time, Daemen University has been named to the Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges list, the largest and most comprehensive annual ranking of schools for military service members and veterans. This year, 325 schools made the… Read More »

Daemen Featured on “Military Makeover Special Edition: Operation Career”

Dr. Michael Brogan is interviewed for a segment of "Military Makeover Special Edition: Operation Career"

The resources and support services offered to veterans, reservists, and military-aligned students at Daemen University were recently featured in an episode of “Military Makeover Special Edition: Operation Career” on Lifetime Television. Transitioning out of the military and back to civilian… Read More »

Staff Certified in Mental Health First Aid

Faculty and staff at Daemen University participated in Mental Health First Aid training.

Compeer, a non-clinical social service agency that promotes mental wellness through the healing power of friendship, facilitated a Mental Health First Aid training course for student-facing faculty at Daemen University. During the course, participants learned a five-step action plan to… Read More »

Wildcats Get Past Mavericks in ECC Tournament Semifinal Match

Daemen University Women's soccer goalie Becca Schultz stops a goal during Sunday's game.

The Daemen University women’s soccer team secured its first-ever appearance in the East Coast Conference Championship title game following a 2-0 win over Mercy University in semifinal round action this afternoon at Williamsville South High School.… Read More »

Daemen’s Jean Tilo Selected For Bahamas Senior National Team

Jean Tilo of the Daemen University Men's Soccer team.

It would be safe to say that October was a memorable month for Daemen University men’s soccer player Jean Tilo.… Read More »

Veterans Success Center Opens

President Olson cuts the ribbon on the veterans success center with two veteran students

Daemen University officially opened the Foundation 214 Veterans Success Center within the Alfiero School of Business on Wednesday, October 25, creating a central location for coordinated services, support, and programming for veteran and military-aligned students. The center was funded through… Read More »